But it’s not really a challenge for a fit and active mountain biker, is it?
I think the issue causing your confusion is assuming everyone is in a similar situation to you. STW has people from all ages, walks of life and levels of fitness. Including quite a few who openly admit to not riding mtb.
I’m approaching 60, I have had a run of bad health recently, including ACL reconstruction surgery, an accidental head injury requiring repeated surgery and a cancer diagnosis (not life threatening atm).
I have always been reasonably fit and active, but recent accident, illness hospital time and resulting anxiety have really knocked that sideways. Things have improved in recent months, but little motivators like this thread, or committing to riding with mates when I otherwise cba are really helpful to me.
Also – it’s the ‘every day’ bit I really like. Even at my fittest in my 20s and 30s, I don’t think I ever exercised every single day without at least a few rest days, for over 3 months.
It’s pissing down here now, a grey, miserable, depressing day. I am about to reluctantly gather some stuff into my gym bag and go and bash the treadmill for 40 mins. I really don’t want to, but know I’ll feel better for it. If it wasn’t for this thread there’s a good chance I’d skive off it.